Joe Mande: podcast appearances and interviews

Joseph Mande, born on March 16, 1983, is an American comedian, actor, and screenwriter. He has received several awards throughout his career, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Producers Guild of America Award, and three Writers Guild of America Awards. As an actor, Mande has played recurring roles on multiple television series, such as Morris Lerpiss on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation from 2012 to 2015, Ben on the ABC sitcom Modern Family from 2015 to 2018, and Ray on the HBO Max comedy series Hacks from 2021 to 2022. In addition to his acting career, he is recognized for his work as a writer and producer. He earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series for Hacks at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards. Mande has also released comedy albums, including Bitchface in 2014, and a Netflix comedy special titled Joe Mande's Award-Winning Comedy Special in 2017. His diverse body of work spans comedy performance, screenwriting, and production, contributing to his recognition within the entertainment industry.